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HDMI handshake problems with Denon 3310?

Anyone else have an HDMI handshake problem? I have a Vizio plasma and the video goes blank when it changes rapidly, usually during commercials, FFWD, and when returning from FFWD to play when watching stuff of dtv dvr. The firmware is up to date, although there is a firmware "upgrade" available.

Anyone else have an HDMI handshake problem? I have a Vizio plasma and the video goes blank when it changes rapidly, usually during commercials, FFWD, and when returning from FFWD to play when watching stuff of dtv dvr. The firmware is up to date, although there is a firmware "upgrade" available.

Btw, how do I upgrade if I want to?

Firmware upgrade for which device--the Denon or the Vizio? For the Denon, the AVR needs to be connected to the Internet in order to download the firmware...not unless the newer Denon AVRs support firmware upgrades via a file stored on a USB storage device? There is a menu option in the Denon where you can tell it to go check for/download/install the latest firmware version.

I have it connected to the internet, that's not the problem. How do you buy a firmware upgrade? There are the free ones and the pay-for firmware upgrades. Do you buy online and get some sort of code? The free ones have been downloaded and installed.

The main reason I might to buy one is to fix the "blank screen" issue which I think is an HDMI handshake issue.

I have it connected to the internet, that's not the problem. How do you buy a firmware upgrade? There are the free ones and the pay-for firmware upgrades. Do you buy online and get some sort of code? The free ones have been downloaded and installed.

The main reason I might to buy one is to fix the "blank screen" issue which I think is an HDMI handshake issue.

That's my real problem...

Any ideas?

The non-free ones are typically for additional features such as advanced Audyssey configuration--IIRC correctly, you can purchase it on Denon's website...you'll need to provide your AVR's serial number so that Denon can authorize your AVR to download the feature upgrade once payment has been received.

I seriously don't think that Denon would offer a pay-firmware upgrade that is meant to resolve hardware/firmware issues--i.e., if there is a firmware upgrade that somehow resolves your HDMI blank screen issue, I seriously doubt Denon would charge you to download it. The only thing I can think of where you might have to pay for such an upgrade is if it can't be installed via a simple download over the Internet--e.g., you have to take your receiver to an authorized repair center and it's out of warranty.

Have you looked on AVS forum for your equipment models and see if the Vizio or Denon is prone to this issue?

It sounds like my Son's Samsung DLP which started this activity after we replaced it's bulb. Turns out in that case the HDMI board on the Sammy is the culprit and we've had to swap it over to component till he can plunk coin down on something new and improved.

Not saying this is the case for you but it may be a known issue and a workaround has been posted. I tried a Vizio BluRay device for all of a week and it's HDMI was unreliable at best. Although my 22 Inch Vizio Razor has been fine so far.

I'm inclined to think it's the display device (Vizio) but thats just POOMA (Pulled Out Of My A**). Should not be a cable issue unless its not completely inserted or has shifted some.

Don "Space Rabies" Bolton

BTW, I am talking about the Denon. I have never upgraded the Vizio, it does not have ethernet, never even looked at it.

Could this be an HDMI cable issue? I am using generic HDMI cables.

What's a dazzling urbanite like you doing in a rustic setting like this?